Ames Metro Area, IA
Living in the Ames Metro Area
Bikeability69
Walkability70
Commute86
Public Transit60
Affordability72
Public Safety80
Airports34
Hospitals81
Colleges68
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools98
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
123kPopulation+36k (2010–19)
29 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
45%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
55%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years42%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian6%
Black2%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate21%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree27%
Graduate degree18%
Households
Family household55%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone17%
Economy
$59kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty
20 mi Average Commute
73%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector61%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van82%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation5%
Walked6%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$171kMedian Home Value+$15k (2010–19)
22%Built 2000 or Later
$788Median Monthly Rent+$174 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached59%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier19%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity24%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas10%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas65%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Ames Metro Area
United States45
Iowa35
Property Crime in the Ames Metro Area
United States48
Iowa43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton48%
Donald Trump42%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 24 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 36 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 23 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Ames Metro Area
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding35
Tornado19
Blizzard6
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ames Metro Area, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ames Metro Area, IA
Ames Christian School
4 miles, SE
Sacred Heart School
10 miles, W
Trinity Lutheran School
10 miles, W
Woodward Academy
16 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Ames Metro Area, IA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ames Metro Area, IA
Mary Greeley Medical Center
4 miles, E
Boone County Hospital
9 miles, W
Story County Hospital
14 miles, E
Dallas County Hospital
25 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Ames Metro Area, IA
Des Moines International Airport
35 miles, S
Waterloo Regional Airport
75 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
103 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
124 miles, SW